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AG08 LSL

2008 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,138 mi
Last recorded125,138 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Audi A388,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 LSL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 125,138 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 117,323 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 100,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 100,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 95,695 miles

both front tyres close to wear marks

both rear tyres on wear marks

engine oil leak front side

rear drive shaft inner wet with oil

Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,010 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,261 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,014 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 70,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a cut in side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front & nearside rear tyres slight damage to outer walls.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,837 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,362 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,362 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 34,718 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,841 miles

different speed rated tyres fitted across front axle

Pass 2 Apr 2011 30,364 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 30,357 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AG08 LSL is a 2008 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG08 LSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AG08 LSL registered?

AG08 LSL is a 2008 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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